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Which among the following is a monocot plant that has no residual endosperm in the mature seeds?

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Castor
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Maize
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Orchids
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Both b and c
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Solution

The correct option is C Orchids
Orchids are monocots. The mature seeds of orchids do not have residual endosperm as the endosperm is completely consumed during the development of the embryo.

Castor is a dicot plant. The mature seeds of the castor plant have residual endosperm.

Maize is a monocot plant. The mature seeds of maize are rich in endosperm.

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